Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
WOD
For time:
95 pound Overhead squat, 21 reps
21 Hand-release push-ups
150 yard Shuttle run
95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps
15 Hand-release push-ups
100 yard Shuttle run
95 pound Overhead squat, 9 reps
9 Hand-release push-ups
50 yard Shuttle run
"Running Drills: Part 6" with Brian MacKenzie by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
2011 Reebok CrossFit Games Preview Show, Thursday July 28th, 6:00 p.m. PST.
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 13 in B major, Op. 130.
Stephen Crane - The Duel That Was Not Fought.
"Google: The Beginning" by Douglas Edwards, The Walls Street Journal.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
WOD
Three rounds, 12-9- and 6 reps, for time of:
135 pound Squat clean and jerk
Muscle-up
Post times to comments.
Annie Thorisdottir at the Games athlete swim test.
"Handstand Push-Up Progression: Part 1" with Carl Paoli by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
The Games Update: Two Days Out.
Tune in to the 2011 CrossFit Games on ESPN3, Friday July 29th at 6:00pm PDT - video [wmv] [mov]
"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
- Phillip Adams
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
WOD
Three rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Post each 800meters to comments.
"Traveling in areas with no local boxes can be tough, but with minimal equipment and a little creativity you can have a lot of fun! Thanks for all you do HQ!"
- Cody Gauer, San Sebastian.
"Cooking With Nick Massie: Bacon Sprouts", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
The Final Women's Event at the NorCal Regional
The Games Update: Three Days Out - video [wmv] [mov]
"Adrian Bozman is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over the Map: Fronning and Kinney" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"Military Report: Secretly 'Recruit or Hire Bloggers" by Noah Shachtman, Wired.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
WOD
"Helen"
Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups
Post time to comments.
Compare to 090930.
Ben Scism, Shawna Meharg, and Ken Meharg, Springdale, Arkansas.
"Running Drills: Part 5" with Brian MacKenzie by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"Lindsey Smith is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over The Map: Urankar, Shiu and Weigel" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"Can't Quit, Not Acceptable" with Kristan Clever by Rogue Fitness - video [wmv] [mov]
"Wi-Fi-Hacking Neighbor From Hell Sentenced to 18 Years" by David Kravets, Wired.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
WOD
30 Wallball shots, 20 pound ball (10.5 foot target)
75 pound Squat snatches, 30 reps (movement initiates with barbell below the knees)
Jason Khalipa 11:18, Carey Kepler 11:01. Post time to comments.
Go Kayla, you make it look so easy!
"Cooking With Nick Massie: Butternut Squash Puree and Soup", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
Interview with Mikko Salo at the European Regional - video [wmv] [mov]
"Ben Hollingshaus is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over The Map: Akinwale, Pastorek and Pierce" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"It's a Way of Life" by Reebok - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov - Download Only]
From the Vault:
"The Couplet Wrecks Shop" - video [wmv] [mov]
"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished."
- Confucius
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
WOD
Weighted push-up 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps
Pat Barber 190lbs, Lucas Zepeda 160lbs, Kevin Montoya 100lbs, Laurie Galassi 90lbs, Danielle Edmundson 75lbs.
Post loads to comments.
Jackson Hodgson, 100lb atlas stone.
"The Again Faster Team Summit" by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"Jason Khalipa is Ready" - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov]
"All Over The Map: The Chans" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"Things To Do at Big Sky Resort" during the Summer Affiliate Gathering - video [wmv] [mov]
WOD Demo at CrossFit Santa Cruz - video [wmv] [mov]
Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]
"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
WOD
"Manion"
Seven rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
135 pound Back squat, 29 reps
Post time to comments.
First Lieutenant Travis Manion, 26, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Camp Pendleton, California, was killed by sniper fire on April 29, 2007 while fighting against an enemy ambush in Anbar Province, Iraq. He is survived by his father, Colonel Tom Manion, mother Janet Manion, and sister Ryan Borek.
Monday, July 18, 2011
WOD
2010 Northwest Regional Event 1
Three rounds for time of:
135 pound Overhead squat, 10 reps
50 Double-unders
Chris Spealler 2:39, Chris Stowe 2:58, Chris Martirano 3:51, Ashleigh Moe 4:37 (95lbs).
Post time to comments.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Ann Arbor, CrossFit Reston, CrossFit SS, CrossFit Brisbane, CrossFit Central London.
"CrossFit Changed My Life: Patrick James", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"Tabata Swimming" with Chris Michelmore and Brian Nabeta - video [wmv] [mov]
Chris Stowe and Chris Martirano on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]
"Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice."
-Wayne Dyer
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
WOD
Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30 reps
Pat Barber: 335-275-345-225-355(fail)-200lbs(fail).
Laurie Galassi: 175-145-185-135-180-115lbs.
Post loads to comments.
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"I was up in Togiak, Alaska all the way across the Bering Sea involved in the herring fishery this spring. No CrossFit facilities for thousands of miles, but a piece of driftwood made for an impromptu workout. Had to keep the .44 magnum on the pack close, due to hungry bears around."
- Shea Long
"The Stance" with Coach Mike Burgener, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
Fight Gone Bad 6 in support of Special Operations Warrior Foundation - video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over The Map: Moe, Pester and Petersen" by Again Faster Equipment- video [wmv] [mov]
WOD Demo with Pat Barber and Laurie Galassi - video [wmv] [mov]
"Full Civic Literacy Exam", Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
WOD
Three rounds for time of:
50 pound dumbbell Waiter walk, 100 meters, Right arm
30 GHD Sit-ups
50 pound dumbbell Waiter walk, 100 meters, Left arm
30 Back extensions
Bill Grundler 14:04, Kevin Montoya 16:46, Justin Judkins 21:21.
Post time to comments.
Nathan Etre Cape Cod.
"Headed to the Games: Africa Regional Champions" with Danie Du Preez and Mona Pretorius, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
CrossFit Sports Series 5K Run Event Promo - video [wmv] [mov]
WOD Demo with Bill Grundler, Justin Judkins and Ben Hollingshaus - video [wmv] [mov]
Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]
"If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"
- John Wooden
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
WOD
For time:
21 Pull-ups
21 Handstand Push-ups
18 Pull-ups
18 Handstand Push-ups
15 Pull-ups
15 Handstand Push-ups
12 Pull-ups
12 Handstand Push-ups
9 Pull-ups
9 Handstand Push-ups
6 Pull-ups
6 Handstand Push-ups
3 Pull-ups
3 Handstand Push-ups
Handstand push-ups are "nose to floor" and pull-ups are "strict" or non-kipping.
Post time to comments.
Chad O'connor, Fossil Springs, Arizona.
"Inside R.A.W. Training" with Amy Butteri, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over The Map: Subry, Morrison and Labaw" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"Annie Thorisdottir talks 2009, 2010 and 2011 Games" - video [wmv] [mov]
"All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come."
- Victor Hugo
Monday, July 11, 2011
WOD
Snatch one rep every minute on the minute for 15 minutes.
Chris Spealler 200-180lbs. Post the highest and lowest loads to comments.
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Hafnafjordur, CrossFit Santa Clara, CrossFit Strong, CrossFit Memphis, CrossFit Colosseum.
CrossFit Coach's Prep Course: Atlas CrossFit.
"Warming Up With Rory and Nick" at Aspen CrossFit, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"All Over the Map: Kinnick and Pera" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]
"Affiliate Owner For Life" with Brian Yoak - video [wmv] [mov]
"To Be Or To Do?" by Col John R. Boyd, USAF.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
WOD
7 Pull ups
7 GH Sit ups
7 Dips
Post number of rounds to comments:
Compare to:100414
"Making the CrossFit World Proud" with John Post, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
The High Ropes Course at the 2011 Summer Affiliate Gathering - video [wmv] [mov]
"US Army Cuts Off Five Fingers, Bangs Head" by Thomas Rid, Kings of War.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
WOD
Five rounds for time of:
3 Rope pulls, don't let the rope slide back down.
5 Parallette handstand push-ups (2 45lbs weights under hands)
45 pound barbell One-legged overhead squat, 10 reps
For the handstand push-ups, the ears should dip below hand level. For the one-legged squats, alternate legs.
Post time to comments.
Compare to 100309.
Always wanted to hike this mountain, but never felt I was in good enough shape to even attempt it. CrossFit has opened the door for me to attempt things I never thought I could do. Thank you for sharing CrossFit with us.
- Ed Hinojo
"Forward Rolls" with Jeff Tucker and Jeannie Bassi by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"The 2011 Europe Regional: Part 3", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
"The large print giveth, but the small print taketh away."
- Tom Waits
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
WOD
Three rounds for time of:
135 pound Front squat, 12 reps
12 Burpee pull-ups
Post time to comments.
Henry Quiles, Garreston, South Dakota.
"Pose Body Position and Gravity" with Dr. Nicolas Romanov, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]
The Infant Swimming Resource and CrossFit Kids partnership - video [wmv] [mov]
"Camaraderie" from the Southern California Regionals - video [wmv] [mov]
"It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself."
- Epicurius
Monday, July 4, 2011
WOD
10 sit ups
Run 500m
20 sit ups
Run 400 m
30 sit ups
Run 300 m
40 sit ups
Run 200 m
50 sit ups
Run 100 m
Post time to comments :